Though not generally recognizable, (arguably playing a different character) I served as the proctor for the circle of peace. I chose to wear coveralls and carry a broom and traffic cone as a reference to... well actually nothing except that I thought I might look official to any potential muggers etc. I wonder if anyone has a picture of either me or at least the circle w/ illuminated cone?

I was dropped off at the circle of peace at least an hour before anyone arrived. This hour was spent waiting and phoning people trying to determine if anything was happening.

The most notable things that happened were as follows:

one group of two guys and girl asking me, "Is the wierd moaning guy lying the path back there a chaser?" (I think not!) Then asking me which was the best way to get out of the park without getting mugged. (I had been feeling relatively safe until then.)

a large later group that crept silently out of the bushes all together like a special forces team completely suprising Ian and I.

I was amused when Vlad and Kelly (I think it was them) told me they hid for 15min from a couple having a picnic.

Finally, one of the last groups was insistent (totally unprompted) that they had almost figured out the secret inspirations for all the costumes at the various checkpoints... I already mentioned that I wasn't supposed to 'be' anything but - great stuff - way to develop the narrative. Maybe that team could tell us all what their conclusion was I believe Ian's parents were "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and that Orion was the "log lady" from twin peaks... ? (whatever that is)...

Also apparently there was a homeless man sleeping in the Shakespeare garden that kept asking people to close his gate.

All in all, once people started coming through it was a fun night. I was especially taken by how 'serious' people were about the 'game.'

Cheers to all the participants. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Unfortunately I didn't really get a chance to meet anyone but I'm sure that will remedy itself as the summer goes on.